Strait of hormuz: An oil tanker reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a sea mine, as reported by Iranian media on Sunday.
According to Ghana News Agency, the tanker had deviated from its designated route before the explosion. Iranian news agencies Defapress and Tasnim, which are affiliated with the Iranian military and Revolutionary Guards, reported that the vessel had turned off its radar system prior to the incident. No additional details have been provided, and the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) and the British maritime security authority UKMTO have not confirmed the occurrence of the explosion.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial corridor for global energy trade. Iran mandates that commercial vessels follow a specific passage through the strait and asserts control over the waterway.